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Descriptor English:

Fluorine

Descriptor Spanish:

Flúor

Descriptor Portuguese:

Flúor

Synonyms English:

Fluorine 19
Fluorine-19

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Definition English:

A nonmetallic, diatomic gas that is a trace element and member of the halogen family. It is used in dentistry as fluoride (FLUORIDES) to prevent dental caries.

Indexing Annotation English:

if discussed as a trace element, coordinate with TRACE ELEMENTS

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Record Number:

5593

Unique Identifier:

D005461

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